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Alcohol, Other Drugs

& Team Success

APPLE & Gordie Centerfaculty & staff are here to help!

Michelle Susie Joe Debra Holly

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APPLE Goal:

prevent misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) through:

Education

Empowering teams

Networking

Post-training coaching

APPLE founders Dr. Susan Grossman & Dr. Joe Gieck

Student-Athlete

Substance Use

Amphetamines LSD

Compared to all college students in 2017,

student-athletes are LESS likely to use…

Sources: 2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes & 2017 National College Health Assessment

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student-athletes are EQUALLY likely to use…

Sources: 2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes & 2017 National College Health Assessment

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Compared to all college students in 2017,

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Sources: 2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes & 2017 National College Health Assessment

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Low-risk drinking has INCREASED significantly among student-athletes.

NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017

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NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes, 2005. 2009, 2013, 2017. *For 2017, marijuana use was reported by specific methods, whereas in previous years it was reported as a general substance category. Therefore, the percentage of marijuana use for 2017 includes those who reported “inhaling” or “Ingesting” marijuana.

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Which WOMEN’s sports have the lowest rates of alcohol use in the past 12 months?

2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes

Golf (26% didn’t use) Basketball (29% didn’t use) Track (35% didn’t use)

Which MEN’s sports have the lowest rates of alcohol use in the past 12 months?

2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes

Football (28% didn’t use) Basketball (32% didn’t use) Track (33% didn’t use)

Top Reasons Student-Athletes Don’t Drink:

#1: No desire to experience effects

Don’t want to hurt athletic performance

Concerned about how it may affect health

Don’t want to hurt my academic performance

Against beliefs/values

Most student-athletes’ alcohol use does NOT interfere with their sport.

97% didn’t show up late or miss a practice or

competition.

93% didn’t perform poorly in a practice or

competition.

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Student-Athletes who NEVER Use During Competition Season

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2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes

Compared to other student drinkers, student-athletes who drink…

• Consume more alcohol

• Drink more frequently

• Have more negative consequences including

Driving under the influenceUnsafe sexual behaviorsCriminal offenses

Brenner & Swanik, 2007; Hildebrand, Johnson, & Bogle, 2001; Leichliter, Meilman, Presley & Cashin, 1998; Martens, Kilmer, Beck & Zamboanga, 2010; Nelson & Wechsler, 2001; Wechsler,

Davenport, Dowdall, Grossman & Zanakos, 1997; Williams & Belcher, 2007; Yusko, Buckman, White & Pandina, 2008

Student-Athletes, Hazing & Alcohol

Allan, E. J. & Madden, M. (2008). Hazing in View: College Students at Risk. (http://www.hazingstudy.org/publications/hazing_in_view_web.pdf), University of Maine, College of Education and Human Development.

Student-Athlete Experiences

At least one form of hazing while in college.

74%

Hazed by participating in drinking games 47%

Hazed by having to drink large amounts of alcohol to the point of getting sick or passing out

23%

Believed coaches and/or advisors were aware of the activities.

25%

In your team, discuss how much you personally agree or disagree with this statement.

“Alcohol and other drug use

can be the difference between a

winning and a losing season.”

Alcohol & Athletic

Performance

NCAA Resources

Alcohol Negatively ImpactsBody Composition

Increases body fat +

Often mixed with high-calorie drinksand high-calorie foods =

Overall weight gain

Alcohol Decreases Aerobic Performance

blood flow to muscles and

organs

energy available for muscles to

perform

Alcohol Dehydrates

fluid loss

chance of heat cramps, exhaustion and stroke

temperature tolerance

reverses heat acclimation training

Berning, J. (1996) Shirreffs & Maughan (2006)

Yusko, D.A., et al., (2008)O’Brien & Lyons (2000)

Up to 3% body weight loss within 4 hours of drinking

How many

cups of water

may an athlete need to rehydrate after 5 standard alcoholic drinks?

Shirreffs & Maughan (2006) Current Sports Medicine Reports

Athletes + Rehydration

12+ cups of fluid per day

1 alcoholic drink = at least 1 additional cup of fluid

5 alcoholic drinks = 17+ cups of fluid

Alcohol Inhibits Absorptionof Key Nutrients

…needed for:• Converting food into fuel • Healthy red blood and nerve cells • Making new oxygen-carrying cells• Energy metabolism and endurance

Firth & Manzo, For the Athlete: Alcohol & Athletic Performance (2004)

Why does alcohol matter?The body spends energy

metabolizing alcohol, not making more glucose.

So What?Can lead to severe

hypoglycemia 6 to 36 hours after heavy drinking.

27% of student-athletes report to

practice with low blood

glucose levels(not all due to alcohol use)

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

Alcohol Impairs Motor Skills

Decreases strength, power and sprint performance for up to three days (72 hours)

Decreases HGH secretion by up to 70%

Reaction time can be affected up to 12 hours after drinking

Kuhn, Swartzwelder & Wilson (2000) Pumped: Straight facts for athletes about drugs, supplements and training

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

Up to 70%

Needed for muscle growth

Needed for muscle growth

Decreased muscle growth & repair

Decreased muscle growth & repair

Decreased motor skills

Decreased motor skills

HGH

Alcohol Disrupts Sleep & Learning

Reduces time spent in deep, restful sleep.

Impedes memory formation

Disrupts muscle repair

How well can game plansbe learned?

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

Alcohol Slows RecoveryAlcohol delays muscle repair

Drinking after competition hinders recovery

Risk of injury is doubled:Injury rate for non-drinkers 23.5%

Injury rate for drinkers 54.8%

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.orgYusko, D.A., et al., (2008); O’Brien & Lyons (2000)

#1 Day of the Week

for Injuries:

Yusko, D.A., et al., (2008)O’Brien & Lyons (2000)

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

Alcohol Increases Risk of Illness

Drinking depressesimmune function.

Athletes who drink get sick more often.

American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

41% of student-athletes had at least one hangover in the past year (half of all who reported drinking).

EFFECTS of a hangover:

• Increased heart rate

• Decreased left ventricular performance

• Increased blood pressure

• Decreased endurance performance

• Dehydration

2017 NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes

What’s the harm in a hangover?

Due to lost physiological conditioning including:

Heart rateVentilation

Muscle enzymes

Getting drunk 1 time can

negate up to how many days

of training effects?

ALCOHOL AND ATHLETE: A Comparative Case Study of Enzymatic Activity, Training Effect and Alcohol Ingestion on an Elite Level Athlete, John Greig

Underwood American Athletic Institute

MARIJUANA’S IMPACT ON

PERFORMANCE

Break out session tomorrow @ 2:30 pm

Lingering ImpactCan last several

days beyond initial use

Respiratory system

Cardiovascular system

Cognition

Psychomotor

performance

Perception

Motivation

Mental health

Immune System

Respiratory Systems

Muscles deprived of optimal energy level

More quickly fatigued

Decreased performance

Cardiovascular System

heart rate

blood pressure

efficiency in oxygen distribution

stamina

endurance

Can affect ability to regulate body temperature

Skill impairment may last up to 36 hours

• Slowed reflexes

• Disrupted balance and posture

• Increased risk of injury

• Increased time needed to learn

(up to 5 hours after use)

• Reduced ability to problem-

solve

Cognitive and Psychomotor Performance

Brain is not fully developed until about age 25:

Source: H Scott Swartzwelder, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University. Research supported by NIAAA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Impacts:ReasoningImpulse controlPlanningDecision-making

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45732911?ct=t%28UReport_October+8%29Marijuana's Effects on Brain Structure and Function: What Do We Know and What Should We Do? A Brief Review and Commentary deShazo,

Richard D. et al. The American Journal of Medicine

4 year study of 3,800 adolescents, starting at age 13

• Caused changes in normal brain structure development

• Greater impact on thinking skills

• Effects remained after drug use stopped

Lingering Impacts of Chronic Use in Adolescence

Even after a month of abstinence, users had decreased:

Visual perceptionPsychomotor speedControl over inhibitionAttentionAbstract reasoningMemoryExecutive functioning

Source: Medina KL, Nagel BJ, Taper SF. Abnormal cerebellar morphometry in abstinent adolescent marijuana users. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging 182: 152-159, 2010.

Jill Schlabig Williams, NIDA Notes, Vol. 18, #5

Alcohol and Team Success

Abstaining from alcohol use while in season can increase the likelihood of having a successfulseason.

Keller (2013)

Alcohol and Performance Potential

Impacts are higher for college student-athletes.

Source: American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticsinstitute.org“The Hangover Effect Or Disturbed Recovery Process”

O’Brien, CP and Lyons, F. Alcohol and the Athlete. Sports Med 2000 May; 29 (5): 295-300

The lingering effects of alcohol hangovers

reduces athletic performance by up to 11.4%

in elite athletes (e.g., national teams)

What Is Acceptable Performance?

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Source: American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticsinstitute.org; “The Hangover Effect Or Disturbed Recovery Process”

O’Brien, CP and Lyons, F. Alcohol and the Athlete. Sports Med 2000 May; 29 (5): 295-300

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What would a 15% performance INCREASE

look like for your team?

For your individualperformance?

PTS 160Opp. 133

Rush 1158Opp. 854Pass 1443Opp. 1001

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Source: American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

Avg. .254Opp. .285OBP .336ERA 4.35

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Source: American Athletic Institute: www.americanathleticinstitute.org

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